Hey everyone, I have some questions I couldn't find the answers to using the search function.
Questions:
How are Pass/Fail Courses Looked at?
Planning on transferring 90 credits towards my online degree from SNHU which will show up on the transcript as "pass." These credits will be from a combination of tests and outside courses which can only be transferred as "pass." Since these will comprise three quarters of my transcript, I am curious to know how the Navy would look at this. Will they count it as a C-? Not care at all? At SNHU, these will not be factored into the GPA, but I am not sure if the Navy has their own way of calculating GPA
How are Online Degrees Looked at?
Along with this, the degree will be earned from an online institution (SNHU is regionally accredited by NECHE). Since online degrees are quite new, I have heard many employers toss them to the side and am concerned that the Navy will overlook me for an applicant from a traditional college. I'm sure the Navy will pick me over a Harvard grad, but will an online degree put me at a disadvantage against everyone else?
BA in Mathematics or a BS in Business Administration?
Bonus question: Looking for some advice on choosing a major. I'm on the fence between a BA in Mathematics or a BS in Business Administration, both of which I am equally interested in. I feel I could get a higher GPA in Business (3.5+ or so) compared to an estimated 3.0-3.7 in mathematics (I'm not the best "mather" but find it fun). These GPAs will be completely dependent on 10 courses, most of which will be from major courses. I understand the Navy does not care for majors when selecting SNA or SWO applicants (fields I am interested in), but I have also heard they look more favorably on those who have STEM degrees. I have also heard there is a tier system in NROTC (Engineering, other STEM, everything else) and was curious if this was the same for OCS applicants. Because of this, I am at a crossroads on which to pick.
Does the Navy care for what you minor in?
Bonus question #2: Does the Navy look at minors? Say I were to pursue a major in business admin and a minor in mathematics (vice versa). Would that look better than simply majoring in one subject and nothing else? I would have to take a few extra courses which would cost a few dollars, but if it would make me more competitive, I am more than willing to put forth the extra dollars. It would also be a good compromise pursue my other interest.
Thank you in advance. Please let me know if these questions have been answered already and where I can find the answers. Quite new to the forum and still finding my way around it.
Questions:
How are Pass/Fail Courses Looked at?
Planning on transferring 90 credits towards my online degree from SNHU which will show up on the transcript as "pass." These credits will be from a combination of tests and outside courses which can only be transferred as "pass." Since these will comprise three quarters of my transcript, I am curious to know how the Navy would look at this. Will they count it as a C-? Not care at all? At SNHU, these will not be factored into the GPA, but I am not sure if the Navy has their own way of calculating GPA
How are Online Degrees Looked at?
Along with this, the degree will be earned from an online institution (SNHU is regionally accredited by NECHE). Since online degrees are quite new, I have heard many employers toss them to the side and am concerned that the Navy will overlook me for an applicant from a traditional college. I'm sure the Navy will pick me over a Harvard grad, but will an online degree put me at a disadvantage against everyone else?
BA in Mathematics or a BS in Business Administration?
Bonus question: Looking for some advice on choosing a major. I'm on the fence between a BA in Mathematics or a BS in Business Administration, both of which I am equally interested in. I feel I could get a higher GPA in Business (3.5+ or so) compared to an estimated 3.0-3.7 in mathematics (I'm not the best "mather" but find it fun). These GPAs will be completely dependent on 10 courses, most of which will be from major courses. I understand the Navy does not care for majors when selecting SNA or SWO applicants (fields I am interested in), but I have also heard they look more favorably on those who have STEM degrees. I have also heard there is a tier system in NROTC (Engineering, other STEM, everything else) and was curious if this was the same for OCS applicants. Because of this, I am at a crossroads on which to pick.
Does the Navy care for what you minor in?
Bonus question #2: Does the Navy look at minors? Say I were to pursue a major in business admin and a minor in mathematics (vice versa). Would that look better than simply majoring in one subject and nothing else? I would have to take a few extra courses which would cost a few dollars, but if it would make me more competitive, I am more than willing to put forth the extra dollars. It would also be a good compromise pursue my other interest.
Thank you in advance. Please let me know if these questions have been answered already and where I can find the answers. Quite new to the forum and still finding my way around it.